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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Austin Acres, MN

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Assisted living costs in Austin Acres average about $4,582 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 94 communities in Austin Acres. Our detailed directory has 295 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Albert Lea, Austin and Adams.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Shalom Estates is a professional, safe, and caring facility located in beautiful Rochester, Minnesota. Placed right next to the Century Hills Park. At Shalom Estates we pride ourselves in personalized senior care. Shalom offers private bedrooms to accommodate the residents wanted privacy. ...
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of The Courtyard and Oakwood Care Ctr
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
About ABCM CorporationOakwood Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we care...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Evergreen Place
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
North Ridge View is a senior residential care home that is located in the small city of Kenyon, MN and in Goodhue county. Kenyon was originally named in honor of Kenyon College and is situated on the Northern Fork of the Zumbro River. The group home setting itself backs up to the large river and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Photo of Faribault Senior Living
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Ivy Hill Senior Care
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Our daughter felt like she was home for the first time. She has had difficulties adjusting from home life to group home life and the staff made her feel so welcomed. She picked out a color for her room and...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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This is a very well maintained and nice looking community. My mother is doing very well since her move. She has adjusted well to it. They have a good staff here, they have been very welcoming and helpful....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Traditions of Waterville offers many different options to fit different lifestyles. -Private dining area that is reservable for private parties-Guest room apartments available for rent-A cozy fireplace nook -A wide variety of activities for everyone! Regular musical entertainment and pie...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Cardinal Grove and Concord Care Center
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
About ABCM CorporationConcord Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we care...

Cost of assisted living in Austin Acres, MN

The average cost of senior living in Austin Acres is $4,582 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blooming Prairie, MN with an average of $4,453 per month.

Assisted living costs in Austin Acres, MN, vs. state and national averages

Austin Acres, MN
$4,582/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Austin Acres, MN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,582/mo
$5,814/mo

Assisted living costs in Austin Acres, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,883/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,731/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,514/mo

Senior living costs in Austin Acres vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Austin Acres, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAustin Acres, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,582/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,814/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,687/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Austin Acres, MN:$4,582/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Austin Acres, MN:$5,814/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Austin Acres, MN:$2,687/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Austin Acres, MN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Austin Acres.

What families are saying about assisted living in Austin Acres

Recent reviews for assisted living in Austin Acres

Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC in Albert Lea, MN

4.9
Our experience with Thorne Crest was very short. We set up my parents in independent living and shortly after we moved them in one parent started showing major signs of needing to be put in a memory care unit. Thorne Crest has a small memory care unit with a big waiting list. We needed to look ...
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Mill City Senior Living in Faribault, MN

4.0
Overall it has been a very good experience. Mom and dad like it there. Like all places they are short on staff, but staff they have have been wonderful. The rooms are large. They have a washer and dryer in each room. They have everything that they could need. My mom needs a lot of help and they ...
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The Homestead at Rochester

3.7
I would tell others that they need to really check on the meal programs. The meals come from an outside source and the wait staff sometimes are not very good for this environment of people. The food is not very food and that was one of the things that we were sold on. There are a few things they ...
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Austin Acres review score based on 62 family reviews

7.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 62 reviews of 94 Austin Acres assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Austin Acres review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Austin Acres review score compared against nearby cities

7.0
Austin Acres, MN94 facilities
8.0
Kasson, MN35 facilities
7.7
Rochester, MN97 facilities

Review subcategories for Austin Acres assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 62 reviews of 94 Austin Acres assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Austin Acres resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Austin Acres, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.1
3.4
Friendliness
3.1
3.5
Care services
2.9
3.2
Staff
2.8
3.4
Meals & dining
2.8
3.1
Activities
2.7
3.1
Value for cost*
2.5
3.1
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Austin Acres assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Austin Acres assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Austin Acres, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Austin Acres assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Austin Acres that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Austin Acres, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.4%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.6%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.7%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.7%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.9%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.3%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Austin Acres assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Austin Acres Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Austin Acres, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.4%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Austin Acres assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Austin Acres partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Austin Acres, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.1%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.6%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Austin Acres assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Austin Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Austin Acres, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.6%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.3%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.6%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Austin Acres assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Austin Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Austin Acres, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.7%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.1%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.9%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.4%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.4%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.3%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.2%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
33%
48%
Dances
Dances
12.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.8%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.5%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Austin Acres

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Minnesota assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Austin Acres protect seniors.
Learn about Minnesota assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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